The Daily Ration wedding reception Archives

Taylor and Harrison are a perfect example of a couple who knew what they wanted for their wedding and did it their way. They planned an intimate Chattanooga farm wedding on the bride’s family property just outside the city. Following the ceremony, the couple hosted a larger, casual reception at The Daily Ration in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

bride and groom walk between white folding chairs, holding hands. A large tree strung with white paper lanterns is behind them.

Chattanooga Family Farm Wedding

Taylor and Harrison’s wedding day was gorgeous! They planned the entire event so thoughtfully. Between holding the vow exchange at the family farm, including their pets at the ceremony, hanging lanterns from the trees, and decorating the groom’s cake like Harrison’s truck, you don’t get many sweeter details!

Earlier in the year, I’d done the couple’s engagement photos on their family’s farm near Red Bank. So it was fun for me to return and see the property once more, this time decorated for their wedding. Taylor and Harrison exchanged vows under a huge tree next to a stream. For the ceremony, Taylor’s brother-in-law hung paper lanterns in the branches, creating a floating ceiling effect. What a magical touch for this sweet wedding.

Harrison collects antique cars, and Taylor arrived in the chariot of his powder-blue Ford truck. I love that they incorporated this aspect of their lives. Harrison’s tender gaze at Taylor when she walks down the aisle is beyond precious!

woman sits in a dark leather chair reading a greeting card

woman sits in a dark leather chair reading a greeting card with a small brown and white dog on her lap

woman opens black jewelry box to see diamond earrings

white high heel shoes sit next to a necklace, earrings, engagement ring, bracelets and bouquet of white flowers

delicate pearls strung on a gold chain necklace sits in a red jewelry box

bride sits on a wooden deck, her hem pulled to her knees as she puts on white high heels. A brown and white dog stands nearby

Women help fasten bride's dress and straighten her hemline

small brown and white dog stands next to bride and looks up at her

brides hands with simple bracelet around her wrist and engagement diamond ring on her finger

Custom Made tag stitched inside rich, blue suit coat

Man puts on tie and tightens knot under his collar

Groom straightens his deep blue suit coat over his white shirt

groom sits on floral couch and opens a watch gift box

groom sits on floral sofa and fastens his watchband

boutonniere with small, delicate white flowers. white tag with "Harrison" handwritten on it is pinned to the boutonniere

a small number of white folding chairs sits on a lawn on either side of a white flower petal-lined aisle

white paper lanterns hang from large trees on the edge of a field and woods. white folding chairs are arranged nearby

people walk in the grass toward folding white chairs set up at the edge of lawn and woods

woman in sleeveless shirt carries a small white and brown dog

toddler boy sits with woman in white folding chairs

stuffed bear and wooden box sit on top of a blanket in a folding white chair

groom stands under low branches of a tree, surrounded by white paper lanterns. The ground is covered with white petals

antique baby blue Ford pickup truck in a grassy field surrounded by trees with a barn in the background

bride holds bouquet of white flowers and sits in passenger seat of an antique baby blue Ford F-100 pickup truck

groom in deep blue suit and white boutonniere smiles as he stands next to officiant

bride's father holds the train of her wedding dress as he helps her out of a baby blue Ford F-100 pickup truck into a grassy field

bride and her father walk down a path of white flower petals through a grassy field toward wedding guests

bride laughs as her father walk down a path of white flower petals through a grassy field toward wedding guests

groom and officiant smile at bride as her father stands with her at the Chattanooga farm wedding ceremony

groom looks at bride while she reads vows to him. officiant looks on.

bride smiles as groom reads his vows. They are surrounded by trees and white paper lanterns and stand on bed of white petals

groom looks at bride as she reads vows. They are surrounded by trees and paper lanterns and stand on bed of white petals

wedding guests sit in white folding chairs and smile as bride and groom exchange vows

bride and groom stand before officiant. They are surrounded by tall green trees and white paper lanterns

Bride and groom hug beneath a large tree strung with white paper lanterns. Wedding guests watch from white folding chairs.

bride and groom walk between white folding chairs, holding hands. A large tree strung with white paper lanterns is behind them.

bride in strapless dress and groom in dark blue suit kiss as wedding guests look on

bride and groom walk between white folding chairs, holding hands. A large tree strung with white paper lanterns is behind them.

bride and groom walk on a bed of white flower petals toward antique baby blue Ford F-100 pickup truck

groom shuts the door of his antique baby blue Ford pickup truck while bride sits inside, smiling

Bride and Groom wedding portraits on the family farm near Chattanooga

The couple recited their handwritten vows in front of a small gathering, keeping the wedding ceremony very intimate. Afterward, we stayed on the farm for family photos and bride and groom portraits.

As a photographer, it’s particularly thrilling when a couple prioritizes time for photos. Taylor and Harrison set aside a whole 60 minutes for their portraits! Because there was no rush, I felt at ease to create. And talk about swoon city. These two made this time together so, so easy. Although the ground was still soaked from the previous day’s thunderstorm, the bride and groom trekked through the field and forest for their photos.

bride and groom stand on a bed of white petals beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns

bride and groom stand beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns. she cuddles a small brown and white dog

bride and groom stand beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns

bride stands on a bed of white petals beneath tall green trees hung with white paper lanterns. she holds large white bouquet

brides white floral bouquet with greens and small dinosaur toys

groom stands next to antique white Volvo, his hand holds onto his suit coat

bride and groom hold hands and smile at each other as they walk through a grassy field lined with trees

groom in dark blue suit hugs bride in strapless dress from behind as they laugh

bride and groom hug and he kisses her cheek as her veil swirls around them

bride and groom hold hands as they sit together on a wooden porch swing

bride and groom hold hands and kiss as they sit together on a wooden porch swing

bride rests her head on groom's shoulder as they sit together on a wooden porch swing

bride and groom hold hands and laugh as they walk down a paved driveway

Bride and groom stand leaning against the hood of a light blue antique Ford pickup truck in a field

Bride and groom sit in a light blue antique Ford pickup truck kissing

Casual wedding reception at The Daily Ration

After a short break, we made our way to their reception at The Daily Ration where loved ones were ready to celebrate. The Daily Ration has been a Chattanooga favorite for a few years, and it’s a fantastic venue for a reception, especially with your hometown crowd!

So you have to check out Taylor and Harrison’s cakes. For starters, one of my favorite details is their CHEESEcake wedding cake. Yep, that’s right. A cake literally made of 3 huge wheels of cheese! Amazing. And the groom’s cake decorated like Harrison’s truck is unreal. I love the addition of the couple’s pups in icing.

After dining and dancing with their friends and family, Harrison and Taylor closed the party with a sparkler exit. They drove off in Harrison’s vintage Volvo that their friends had decked out with tin cans and signs. Super classic!

The Daily Ration patio and exterior in Chattanooga, TN.

Antique white Volvo parks near a low white picket fence in the dusk light.

groom walks around the back of a white antique Volvo in a parking lot

Bride and groom exit white antique Volvo

Bride and groom walk onto the patio at The Daily Ration for their wedding reception. Guests cheer and clap.

Hand-printed Reserved sign sits on a wooden table

Small tabletopMr. and Mrs. signs sit on either side of a stack of 3 wheels of cheese made to look like a wedding cake.

Three large cheese wheels decorated with sprigs of rosemary sit atop one another like a wedding cake.

Ceramic bride and groom mice sit on top of thick wheel of cheese

cake shaped like and decorated like a blue Ford pickup truck. Two frosting pups sit next to it.

guests gather at The Daily Ration. The garage doors are wide open, allowing people to flow from inside to outside.

man signs a wooden board to leave a personal message for the couple

bride hugs wedding guests outside The Daily Ration

Wedding guests in formal attire pose for a photo on the patio at The Daily Ration

people gather at the bar inside The Daily Ration. The exterior garage doors are wide open.

white buffet platters with chicken lettuce wraps and Korean fried chicken sliders and sauces

bride and groom dance under white patio lights at The Daily Ration during their wedding reception

bride and groom dance under white patio lights

man and woman holding a toddler girl dance at an outdoor wedding reception

man in red shirt and dark vest and woman in red lacy dress dance together

bride dances with a friend on the patio at The Daily Ration in Chattanooga, TN

bride hugs a friend as guests dance near them

toddler girl with large white bow walks toward bride

guests toast at wedding reception

bride and groom dance with guests at their wedding reception at The Daily Ration in Chattanooga

birdseed hearts in a basket with bride and groom gift tags attached

Wedding guests tie metal cans to the bumper of a white vintage automobile

large Just married sign strung across the rear window of an antique white car. Metal cans are tied to the bumper.

chalk "T+H" drawn on the window of a white antique car

bride and groom hold hands and walk through sparkler tunnel as they leave their wedding reception at The Daily Ration

bride and groom kiss beneath sparklers as guests cheer for them.

Taylor and Harrison: thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your lovely day. Congratulations again to you and your pups Ruby and Cricket!

I love getting to be a hometown Chattanooga wedding photographer to so many amazing people! I’d be honored to be part of your big day. Contact me to start the conversation!

I hope Taylor and Harrison’s Chattanooga farm wedding inspired you. Every wedding and reception is so individual, and I love how each one of my couples includes personal touches to their day. Your wedding day should be a good fit for YOU. I hope you’ll check out my other blog galleries for inspiration!

If you’re planning an intimate, at-home, backyard wedding, Courtney and Tanner’s intimate elopement on their family’s property is about as sincere as they come. If a formal church affair is more your style, Brian and Tiffany’s ceremony at First-Centenary United Methodist Church, followed by their wedding reception at Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, is absolutely classic. And if you’re hoping to take your event out into our amazing natural world, definitely consider a National Park destination wedding or a Tennessee State Parks wedding. Check out Margaret and Garrison’s Bohemian festival wedding--between their portraits at Foster Falls and ceremony and reception at Hemlock Falls, you can see why I’m constantly pumped for these sorts of opportunities!

So yeah, whatever your wedding flavor, contact me so we can grab a coffee or cocktail and see if we’re a good fit!

Published by Rachael Crowe in Weddings

Groom dips his bride in the aisle between wood church pews inside a stone church with large windows all around

Jason and Skylar's Patten Chapel wedding was a dream! I'm so into this couple, their big day, and the different locations I got to shoot. I hope you enjoy looking through this gallery as much I enjoyed pulling it together.

Getting Ready for a Downtown Chattanooga Wedding and Reception

Jason and Skylar's wedding day started at some of the special places that had played a part in their relationship. Skylar got ready at their home, and Jason and his guys hung out at The Bitter Alibi downtown. Jason actually co-owns The Bitter Alibi as well as The Daily Ration, another local favorite and cool party venue in Chattanooga. After their classic Patten Chapel wedding, the couple hosted their reception at The Daily Ration that night! I was super excited to capture these two in some of the places that are so special to them.

Watercolor wedding invitation and RSVP cards painted with greens and leaves

Bride's diamond earrings, wedding band, champagne colored heels surrounded by bouquets.

Bride and bridesmaids wearing light blue pajamas and sitting on red floral bedspread

Friends tie waist ribbon bride's wedding dress

Brick facade and large, stained glass window over the front door of Patten Chapel on UTC's downtown Chattanooga campus

Groom's and groomsmen's simple boutonnieres

Bride pins a boutonniere on her father's lapel and a corsage on her grandmother's dress.

Bride pins a boutonniere on her grandfather's lapel

The two-story front porch of The Bitter Alibi in downtown Chattanooga, TN

Groom and groomsmen wearing gray suits and dark blue ties line up at wooden bar of The Bitter Alibi

Groom stands in front of window and tall indoor plants. Red sparkle lights line a white wall with contrasting black artwork

Groomsman pulls up pant leg to show bright blue socks with buffalos on them inside his brown leather ankle boots.

Groomsmen exit gray brick building

A Patten Chapel Wedding: Classic in Every Sense

Once all the heels were strapped and the ties were tied, everyone headed to the ceremony. Skylar and Jason opted for an intimate ceremony surrounded by family and friends at Patten Chapel on the UTC campus. Patten Chapel is on the more traditional side of wedding locations. Check out that beautiful wooden architecture, warm brick and wood throughout, and gorgeous light streaming through the stained glass windows. These features created a perfect backdrop for the couple’s wedding ceremony. During their day, Jason and Skylar gave me tons of creative space to play. My favorite photos from their bride and groom portraits session are with the huge windows just outside the chapel.

Groom wearing gray suit and yellow boutonniere sits and writes a note

White wedding program lists wedding party and song lyrics

Wedding party gathers outside the front doors of Patten Chapel. Deep shadowy interior contrasts with bright sky outside.

Groomsman and bridesmaid walk brick aisle. Guests sit in wood pews inside high arched ceiling with large windows all around.

Young ring bearers wearing suspenders and bowties hold hands and walk down the aisle

Bride and father walk brick aisle. Guests stand in wood pews inside high arched ceiling with large windows all around.

Groom smiles widely and groomsmen look on

Groom bows his head with emotion and groomsmen look on

Bride hugs her father while groom and two priests watch

Brick arched sanctuary of Patten Chapel with large pipe organ at the front. Guests sit in wooden pews at wedding ceremony.

Bridesmaids and groomsmen stand at front of Patten Chapel

Bride shares vows during wedding ceremony

Bride and groom share a private communion, their heads touching as she smiles.

Bride and groom stand on stone steps at the altar, kissing. Two priests and church organ behind them.

Bride and bridesmaids stand on stone steps of church altar in front of large organ pipes

Bride and bridesmaids stand between wooden pews, a large window behind them. She holds a pink, peach, and yellow bouquet.

Groom and groomsmen stand between wooden pews in front of large organ pipes in the arched brick sanctuary of Patten Chapel.

Bridal party stands in front of Patten Chapel's wooden front door, brick exterior, and tall stained glass windows

Bridal party stands cheering in front of Patten Chapel's wooden front door, brick exterior, and tall stained glass windows

Bride holds large bouquet with yellow, peach, and pink flowers in front of black framed window

Bride stands in a covered, brick arched walkway holding her bouquet at her side

Bride and groom stand between wooden pews, a large window behind them. She holds a colorful pink, peach, and yellow bouquet.

Bride and groom sit smiling at each other in a wooden pew in an arched brick sanctuary, large windows all around the room.

Groom twirls bride between wooden pews in front of large organ pipes in the arched brick sanctuary of Patten Chapel.

Bride and groom stand in front of Patten Chapel's wooden front door, brick exterior, and tall stained glass windows

Wedding Reception at The Daily Ration, one of the Coolest Party Venues in Chattanooga

After the ceremony, Jason and Skylar celebrated with a crazy fun reception! The minute Jason and his brothers started performing “Born to Be Wild” (a family tradition at every wedding), I knew that was definitely going to be the theme for the evening! This crew knew how to get down on the dance floor, and it's safe to say, everyone was sad when the party started winding down.

The covered patio of The Daily Ration lit with strings of patio lights

Guests through the large windows of The Daily Ration which have "restaurant" and "bar" painted on them

Greenery and Black Eyed Susans in a short vase on a metal platter

Bride and groom walk through fence door, green ferns sit on benches along the fence.

Bride holds groom's hand and looks back at him, laughing.

Bride and groom dance under patio cover at The Daily Ration while wedding guests watch

Bride and groom dance, foreheads bowed together. She has yellow flowers in her hair, and he wears a yellow flower boutonniere

Bride dances with her father, dressed in a dark blue suit and light blue tie.

Groom hugs his mother and kisses her cheek under patio cover at The Daily Ration as guests watch.

Groom smiles as he watches his bride dance with her grandfather

Bridesmaid in knee-length navy dress holds microphone to toast the couple

Bride and groom stand with wedding guests under patio cover, laughing

Man wearing light blue shirt and dark blue tie holds microphone and reads his toast from a leather book

Groom, bride, and wedding guests laugh

Groom wipes tear from eye while he, bride, and wedding guests laugh

Wedding cake with swirled white frosting topped with a few sprigs of greenery, a few raspberries and slices of candied orange

Bride and groom hold forks to each other's mouths to feed each other cake

Bride points finger gun at groom while he claps

Four men wearing light blue shirts and dark blue ties stand around a microphone. One man plays guitar, and they all sing.

Man swings young boy above his head on the dance floor under the patio cover at The Daily Ration

Man dips woman as they dance under outdoor patio cover at The Daily Ration

Women dance together, one woman kneels and sings

Bride dances with friends as others watch

DJ wears a black suit and headphones and looks up a song on his laptop

Party-goers dance under outdoor patio cover at The Daily Ration

Bride and groom dance and sing to each other, his hand caresses her cheek

Bride crouches in the middle of a circle of women who hold hands and sing above her

Party-goers dance and laugh

Bride lays across laps of friends under white tent with string patio lights

Groomsmen and friends laugh and dance under outdoor patio cover at The Daily Ration

Bride and groom dance with party-goers at their reception

Bride sits on wooden bar while groom kisses her. Bar staff and wine bottles and large mirror are behind them.

Bride and groom thank wedding guests at their reception on The Daily Ration patio

Groom and bride walk through crowd under sparkler tunnel, smiling at each other while guests cheer.

Groom dips bride low under sparkler tunnel. They look at each other while guests cheer.

Groom holds bride under sparkler tunnel. They look at each other, cheering.

Groom stands behind bride, hugging around her waist and kissing her cheek under sparkler tunnel

Bride and groom exit in convertible with the roof down, bride's hands raised in the sky

Jason and Skylar, thank you for letting me document your fun-loving, adventurous selves!

A huge shout-out to the following venues and vendors for creating a really beautiful day for Jason and Skylar!

Getting ready venue: The Bitter Alibi
Wedding venue: Patten Chapel on UTC campus
Reception party venue: The Daily Ration
Florals: Southerly Flower Farm

Traditional Weddings like Patten Chapel in Downtown Chattanooga

While churches, and chapels are traditional places for a wedding, I love finding new ways to showcase couples in these settings. I strive to view each couple and each wedding in a fresh way, and these traditional settings push my creative boundaries and challenge me!

Whether you're scheming up a truly out-of-bounds wedding, or you're booking a wedding in a traditional church setting, I'd be thrill to be your Chattanooga wedding photographer! CONTACT ME today to start planning.

If you loved Jason and Skylar’s traditional Patten Chapel wedding, check out Brian and Tiffany’s wedding at the First-Centenary United Methodist Church (followed by a killer reception at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall). Or Leticia and Israel’s traditional Catholic church wedding in Dalton, Georgia (and their gorgeous reception at DeBarge Winery and Vineyard).

Published by Rachael Crowe in Weddings

Tags: Chattanooga wedding photographer, Patten Chapel wedding, Tennessee wedding photographer, The Daily Ration wedding reception

Chattanooga Farm Wedding | Taylor + Harrison

Chattanooga Family Farm Wedding

Bride and Groom wedding portraits on the family farm near Chattanooga

Casual wedding reception at The Daily Ration

I love getting to be a hometown Chattanooga wedding photographer to so many amazing people! I’d be honored to be part of your big day. Contact me to start the conversation!

Patten Chapel Wedding | Jason + Skylar

Getting Ready for a Downtown Chattanooga Wedding and Reception

A Patten Chapel Wedding: Classic in Every Sense

Wedding Reception at The Daily Ration, one of the Coolest Party Venues in Chattanooga

Traditional Weddings like Patten Chapel in Downtown Chattanooga

Whether you're scheming up a truly out-of-bounds wedding, or you're booking a wedding in a traditional church setting, I'd be thrill to be your Chattanooga wedding photographer! CONTACT ME today to start planning.